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Reviews of the 2007 Ford Explorer - Sport Trac:Ford touts the 2006 Ford Explorer as the best one ever built with a 5 star crash test rating, 0% APR financing, and they pay for all your gas until 2007. There are 4 models to choose from - the Explorer XLS ($27175) - the Explorer XLT ($28870) - Explorer Eddie Bauer ($30845) - Explorer Limited ($33160) and all offer some excellent standard features like AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, 4-wheel independent suspension, Class II trailer towing hitch, power sideview mirrors, and a 4.0L SOHC V6 engine with 5-speed automatic transmission (210 horsepower minimum). The XLT has added features like overhead storage console, fog lamps, 6-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar support, illuminated visor mirrors, and a leather wrapped steering wheel. Our favorite model is the Explorer Eddie Bauer with 17" painted aluminum wheels, lower front bumper, rear bumper and wheellip moldings. Running boards, automatic headlights, leather trimmed front bucket seats, and keyless pad entry. Mileage is a steady 15 city/21 highway. The Limited has larger wheels, more power seat functions, and dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control. Although the added features are great, we still would buy the Eddie Bauer model which offers great performance and reliability. All models can be found at FordVehicles.com with features, specs and wallpaper images.
Ford Explorer Accessory - Parts:Buying accessory or aftermarket parts/add-ons for the Ford Explorer is easy to do. We recommend going to Fordaccessories.com and choosing from floor mats, deflectors, bug shields, splash guards, carriers and racks, cargo accessories, running boards, towing accessories, and interior accessories. A bike carrier from Yakima will cost about $116, a cargo box runs about $500, and a Load Warrior by Yakima will cost $270. Running boards are $400, trailer hitch towbars are $32, hitch covers are $13, and a full vehicle cover is roughly $300. We recommend Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl cleaner at $8.95, the results are amazing even after some terrible spills that were mopped up immediately. An Explorer Sport Trac Air Filter is $22.95, Fuel filter is $22.95 and touch up paint is $10.95. Wiper blades run $15.95, highway safety kits are $88, and a Ford Remote Start System runs $230. They carry the latest accessory release with the best prices. If you need Ford Explorer parts like lift kits, we suggest PartsTrain.com, their inventory and customer service are famous on the web.
Used Ford ExplorerAutomotive.com has a great used car section with Ford Explorer models from 1991-2005. A used 2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer with 8K miles sells for $24,000. You can get a 2004 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer for around $23000 (25K miles), a 2003 Eddie Bauer Explorer with 56K miles goes for $17995. Other good sites to explore for used Ford Explorers are Ebay Motors, Craigslist.org, and Carmax. Keep in mind that Ford also offers a "certified Pre-Owned" section on its main website listed above with used Ford Explorers across the country. You can test drive them at your local dealership and they have all been inspected thoroughly by Ford mechanics.
Ford Explorer vs Chevrolet Blazer vs GMC Envoy vs Toyota 4-Runner vs Jeep Grand Cherokee:There is tough competition in this category of vehicle and Ford will need to continue building quality, reliable cars in order to stay near the pack. Having owned a Toyota 4-Runner for years (it was my wifes), we had a very durable 4WD SUV that never had a mechanical problem well over 100K miles. The add-on features that were bought seperate from the dealership were the only things that caused us issues. I've had many friends with Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer models and they too were very satisfied with the cars over their lifetime. The same can not be said for Chevy Blazers or even the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Toyota SUV's get great gas mileage and have nice interiors, while the Chevy's and Fords are good off-road vehicles that are much more powerful. If I had the money, I would buy the Jeep Grand Cherokee $43k+, but for the money I would have to recommend the Ford Explorer or the Toyota 4-Runner. You can do research with side by side comparisons at Ford.Edmunds.com.
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